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Timed mock exam· Full mock examsNorthern Borders General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Theory Mock Test 1
A full 35-question timed practice exam in the format of the Saudi driving-school computer test (Dallah and others). Questions span road signs, traffic rules, right of way, safety and penalties. Aim for 22/35 to pass.
You are driving at normal speed on a three-lane expressway and you have just finished overtaking. What should you do?
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Read them all. The answer and the reason for each, and the timed 35-question run, are in the Saudi Driving Theory Online Practice Bank.
- Q11Road signs and signals
What action should you take when you see this sign ahead?
- ASpeed up to clear the junction before the light changes
- BThe lights are currently green so proceed without slowing
- CSound your horn to alert other drivers of the lights
- DSlow down and be ready to stop at the traffic lights ahead
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- Q12Traffic rules
A yellow kerb line is painted along the side of a road. What does this normally indicate?
- AParking is prohibited alongside that kerb
- BLoading is permitted for up to 30 minutes
- CThe road is a bus lane
- DParking is reserved for taxis only
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- Q13Right of way
You are on the main road at a T-junction and a vehicle from the side road is waiting to emerge. You have no signs or signals. Who has priority?
- AThe vehicle emerging from the side road
- BYou, because you are on the continuing main road
- CNeither vehicle; both must stop and negotiate
- DThe vehicle to the right of the waiting driver
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- Q14Safe driving
A child aged 4 years and weighing 18 kg must travel in your car. Which restraint is most appropriate?
- AA rear-facing infant seat
- BA forward-facing child seat with a harness suitable for their weight
- CThe adult seat belt without any child seat
- DHeld by an adult passenger
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- Q15Penalties and fines
Is it mandatory to have valid motor insurance to drive a vehicle in Saudi Arabia?
- ANo, insurance is optional; the driver is only liable if an accident occurs
- BInsurance is only required for vehicles older than five years
- CInsurance is only mandatory on expressways and highways, not in cities
- DYes, at minimum third-party (TPL) insurance is compulsory for all vehicles driven on public roads
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- Q16Road signs and signals
There is no other vehicle visible at this STOP sign junction. What must you do?
- ASlow to 10 km/h and proceed if the road is clear
- BYou may proceed without stopping because there is no traffic
- CFlash your headlights and continue
- DStop completely regardless, then check it is safe before moving off
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- Q17Traffic rules
You park on a hill facing downhill and there is no kerb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
- ATurn wheels to the right so the vehicle would roll away from traffic if it moved
- BTurn wheels to the left to face traffic
- CKeep wheels straight and rely on the handbrake alone
- DDirection of wheels does not matter on a hill
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- Q18Right of way
At a Y-junction without signs, two roads merge at an acute angle. How is priority determined?
- AApply right-hand priority: give way to any vehicle approaching from your right
- BThe vehicle on the busier road always has priority
- CThe vehicle travelling straight ahead always has priority
- DThere is no rule; drivers must make eye contact and agree
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- Q19Safe driving
Why must a rear-facing child seat never be installed in a front seat that has an active passenger airbag?
- ABecause the seat belt will not reach around the child seat
- BBecause the front seat is always narrower than the rear seat
- CBecause the deploying airbag can strike the back of the child seat with lethal force
- DBecause it blocks the driver's view of the speedometer
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- Q20Penalties and fines
A driver is involved in a collision and is found to have no valid motor insurance. What additional complication arises compared to an insured driver?
- AThe government insurance fund automatically covers the damages with no penalty to the driver
- BThe uninsured driver is personally liable for all damages and medical costs, and also faces a separate fine for driving without insurance
- CThe uninsured driver's fine is waived if the accident was the other party's fault
- DThe uninsured driver simply pays a flat administration fee to Najm to resolve the claim
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- Q21Road signs and signals
This Give Way sign is ahead. How is it different from a STOP sign?
- AA Give Way sign means you have priority over all other traffic
- BA Give Way sign requires a complete stop the same as a STOP sign
- CA Give Way sign only applies at night
- DA Give Way sign lets you proceed without stopping if the road is clearly safe
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- Q22Traffic rules
What does a one-way street sign require of you?
- AGive way to oncoming traffic at all times
- BUse only the rightmost lane
- CSound your horn before entering the street
- DDrive only in the direction shown by the arrow on the sign
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- Q23Right of way
You are driving on a one-way street and need to turn left. Is there any difference in right-of-way compared to a two-way road?
- ANo difference; give way to traffic from the right as usual
- BOn a one-way street you always have priority when turning
- CRight-hand priority does not apply on one-way streets at all
- DOn a one-way street all traffic travels the same direction so you give way to any vehicle already in the flow
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- Q24Safe driving
A front airbag is designed to work best when the driver sits at what minimum distance from the steering wheel?
- AAt least 10 cm
- BAt least 50 cm
- CDistance does not matter if a seat belt is worn
- DAt least 25 cm (about 10 inches)
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- Q25Penalties and fines
What is Najm and how does it relate to traffic incidents in Saudi Arabia?
- ANajm is the Ministry of Transport's road-construction authority
- BNajm is the name of the Saher camera network
- CNajm is the Saudi equivalent of a driver's theory test
- DNajm is the official Saudi accident-reporting and insurance-claims platform used to document road traffic collisions
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- Q26Road signs and signals
This No Overtaking sign is displayed. Which vehicle type is still allowed to overtake under it?
- AMotorcycles, because the sign only shows cars
- BVehicles travelling at less than 40 km/h
- CNone - the restriction applies to all motor vehicles
- DVehicles with a valid highway permit
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- Q27Traffic rules
You accidentally enter a one-way street travelling in the wrong direction. What should you do?
- AContinue in the wrong direction if the road is clear
- BStop immediately in the middle of the road and wait
- CReverse out carefully to the nearest safe point where you can exit legally
- DPerform a U-turn in the middle of the street
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- Q28Right of way
You are on a motorway and wish to change from lane 2 to lane 1 (the right lane). What is the right-of-way rule?
- AYou have priority because you are moving to the slower lane
- BTraffic in lane 1 must give way to you as you are moving right
- CYou must give way to traffic already in lane 1
- DLane changes on motorways are governed by speed, not right of way
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- Q29Safe driving
Airbags are designed to work alongside seat belts, not replace them. What happens if you do not wear a seat belt in a car fitted with airbags?
- AThe airbag will protect you just as well as with a seat belt
- BThe airbag will not deploy at all if no seat belt is worn
- CThe airbag only inflates for belted occupants
- DThe airbag may seriously injure an unbelted occupant who is thrown forward into it
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- Q30Penalties and fines
Which behaviour is most likely to result in a reckless driving charge rather than a standard speeding fine in Saudi Arabia?
- ATravelling 5 km/h above a posted speed limit in light traffic
- BParking on a yellow line in a shopping-centre car park
- CWeaving aggressively between lanes at high speed while ignoring other road users
- DFailing to use an indicator when changing lanes once
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- Q31Road signs and signals
Under this No Parking sign, which of the following actions is still permitted?
- ALeaving the car with the engine off for less than five minutes
- BStopping briefly to drop off a passenger and immediately driving away
- CParking with hazard lights on
- DDouble-parking while delivering goods quickly
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- Q32Traffic rules
When joining a motorway (highway) from an on-ramp, how should you match your speed?
- AStop at the end of the on-ramp and wait for a gap
- BAccelerate on the acceleration lane to match the speed of motorway traffic, then merge smoothly
- CMerge immediately at whatever speed you are travelling
- DEnter the motorway at 60 km/h and speed up once on it
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- Q33Right of way
You are leaving a motorway via an exit ramp. Traffic on the motorway wants to continue straight. Who has priority?
- AYou, because you are leaving the motorway
- BTraffic continuing on the motorway has priority; you must adjust your speed to exit safely
- CBoth vehicles have equal priority at the exit point
- DPriority is given to the faster-moving vehicle
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- Q34Safe driving
What is the safest approach to a long desert drive of 400 km or more in Saudi Arabia?
- ADrive non-stop to reach the destination as quickly as possible
- BIncrease speed to shorten time behind the wheel
- CDrive only at midday to make the most of daylight
- DPlan rest stops every 2 hours, carry sufficient water, and travel during cooler parts of the day if possible
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- Q35Penalties and fines
What is 'tafheet' and why does Saudi Arabia treat it with particular severity?
- ATafheet is illegal street drifting (spinning a vehicle at high speed), which causes deaths and injuries and is treated as a serious criminal offence with imprisonment and vehicle confiscation
- BTafheet is the Arabic term for using a mobile phone while driving, penalised with a small fine
- CTafheet refers to illegal window tinting and carries only a minor administrative penalty
- DTafheet is the offence of driving without a seatbelt on expressways
Answer and explanation in the bank
Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 35-question timed test.
Get the Saudi Driving Theory Online Practice Bank - SAR 39What this test covers
Topics include road signs, traffic signals, right of way, roundabouts, speed limits, seat belts, fines and penalties, and the safe-driving rules specific to your vehicle category. Full question-by-question feedback with explanations is shown immediately after you finish the test above.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions is the Northern Borders General Dept. of Traffic light vehicle theory test?
The official General Dept. of Traffic light vehicle theory test in Northern Borders has 35 questions and you need 22 correct (63%) to pass. This practice test has 35 questions.
Is this the real exam?
These are practice questions to help you revise, written to the published rules and to what candidates report from the real test. They are not the official Saudi exam and the real question bank, format, fees and pass mark are set by the General Department of Traffic (Moroor) and the driving schools, and can change. Always confirm the current requirements with your driving school or the traffic department.
Is this practice test free?
The first 10 questions are free, with no signup, and each shows the answer and the reason. The full 35-question test, timed, is in the Saudi Driving Theory Online Practice Bank (SAR 39, one payment), with every question in the bank.
What does the Northern Borders light vehicle theory test cover?
Road signs, traffic signals, right of way, roundabouts, speed limits, seat belts, penalties and safe-driving rules, plus the handling and safety topics specific to your vehicle.